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Referee Magazine – December 2022 Preview
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Give Me Five. Ancient wisdom from a Roman emperor and philosopher provides smart guidance to modern-day officials.
Take a Number. You’d be surprised...
SQUAWK BOX
By Dan Ronan
A late May MLB game between the New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals pointed out the challenges ESPN, Fox and...
Referee Magazine – November 2022 Preview
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The Chickasaw Way. With a work ethic passed down from his ancestors, Mike Weatherford has earned everything he has achieved.
The Squawk Box....
Referee Magazine – October 2022 Preview
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Sky Walker. Jabir Walker’s life has taken off, as a skilled teacher, a proud father and husband, a successful NFL official and a...
Referee Magazine – September 2022 Preview
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‘What Do You Know About Basketball?’ Officiating with his son, even Final Four referee John Higgins faces abuse on the travel-ball circuit.
In...
Referee Magazine – August 2022 Preview
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Referee Abroad. A program giving soccer referees priceless experiences.
Get Your Mind Right. Top-tier mental performance is achievable if you put your mind...
Referee Magazine – July 2022 Preview
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All Figured Out. Kathryn Nesbitt traded skates for a flag. Now she’s working some of soccer’s biggest matches.
Got It in Gear. The...
Referee Magazine – June 2022 Preview
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He Rings True. A job well done — not accolades — is what drives NCAA umpire Perry Costello.
An Open Letter to Parents...
Referee Magazine – May 2022 Preview
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Drumm Beat. Chris Drumm wears many hats when it comes to softball. She excels at all of them.
Keep It Movin’. Solid movement...
Referee Magazine – April 2022 Preview
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All the Way Back. A series of setbacks never slowed down women’s basketball official Michol Murray.
Don’t Choke. How to make sure you’re...
Referee Magazine – March 2022 Preview
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It’s Amy Bonner’s Business. Officiating full time has been beneficial for this top college basketball official.
Self Promotion. How (and how not) to...
Referee Magazine – February 2022 Preview
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McCall ’em as He Sees ’em. NCAA Final Four stalwart Randy McCall wasted no time reaching his sport’s pinnacle.
Big Stories 2021. Referee...
Referee Magazine – January 2022 Preview
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Net Positive. Devonie McLarty has not let personal hardships derail her journey to becoming one of the top volleyball officials in the country.
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Referee Magazine – December 2021 Preview
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Judgment Daze. A call at a prep tourney leads to a multi-year court battle, bringing the officials along for the legal ride.
Cruse...
Referee Magazine – November 2021 Preview
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Family Matters. Carl Cheffers’ dad helped fuel his passion for officiating. Now he’s passing it on to his son.
Back on Track. Moving...
Referee Magazine – October 2021 Preview
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Feats of Clay. Whether battling COVID or opposing basketball teams, NFL referee Clay Martin comes out on top.
Attention Pleas. How to make...
Referee Magazine – September 2021 Preview
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Gold Whistle Award: UMPS CARE. Helping people is an easy call.
Bring ’Em Back. States seek to reverse pandemic-worsened shortage of officials.
Sports
Soccer....
Referee Magazine – August 2021 Preview
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Long Haul. Tom O’Neill’s career reached the highest levels. Now he is stepping away on his own terms.
Jumping Through Hoops. March Madness...
Referee Magazine – July 2021 Preview
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Philly Rules. Philly referees have dominated NBA officiating for decades. Here’s why.
Subject to Interpretation. Statewide rules interpreters play a crucial role in...
Referee Magazine – June 2021 Preview
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They’re Out. All minor league umpires dream of making the big leagues. Unfortunately for most, that dream will never come true.
All the...
Referee Magazine – May 2021 Preview
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Home Bruns. Randy Bruns is right where he wants to be — finding success at the top.
Master of the Rules. Mastery of...
Referee Magazine – April 2021 Preview
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Blue Genes. Tatem Stoelting’s mom and grandfather found success at the top levels of umpiring. Now, it’s her turn.
Trade Talk. Words and...
Referee Magazine – March 2021 Preview
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Full Court Press. A look at times officials have turned to the judicial system to defend their reputations.
Watching Like a Hawk. Hawk-Eye...
Referee Magazine – February 2021 Preview
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80/20 Vision. Sure, basketball is important to NCAA men’s referee Keith Kimble. But that’s only 20 percent.
Head Start. How to develop the...
